People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 March 1896 — Dixon Bests Marshall. [ARTICLE]

Dixon Bests Marshall.

Boston, Mass., March 18.—George Dixon of Boston defeated Jerry Marshall of Australia in seven rounds at Music hall Tuesday night. Marshall hurt his leg in the fifth round and felt unable to continue the bout any longer. The match was under the auspices of the Prescott Athletic club, and was the star event of the season. More than 4,000 people were present. Jimmy Colville officiated as referee.